ML62: Uri Bram on Thinking Statistically, Understanding Music and How To Learn from Experts
Uri Bram is
the bestselling author of Thinking Statistically, a book that explains the
essential concepts in the field in a clear and simple way. He also consults for major
international organisations, and speaks at businesses and non-profits about
using data and statistical thinking effectively in the real world.
In a world that’s becoming increasingly driven by big data, understanding
statistics is becoming increasingly valuable. But even if you don’t want to
become a data scientist, understanding statistics can help you avoid common
thinking mistakes and make better decisions in your everyday life.
Uri is
someone with a remarkable ability to explain complex ideas in a simple, entertaining way with wit and flair –
and he’s not only done this with statistics, but a range of other disciplines
including music, game theory and writing.
In this
conversation we discuss a range of topics including:
- The
key statistical principles that everyone should be aware of
- Whether
understanding musical concepts makes you a better musician
- How
to learn complex skills from experts in different fields
You’ll also
learn how big data is like teenage sex, why Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates are
bad models for success and why eating ice cream doesn’t necessarily increase
your chance of drowning in the summer!
So whether you’re math-phobic and looking to gain a basic understanding of
statistics, or already consider yourself a data maverick this conversation will
give you useful insights that you can take away and apply to
your own life.
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